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House roll call 157 · 87th Congress · Jun 14, 1962

H.R. 11990. Passage.

On Jun 14, 1962, the House voted 211–192 (HR 11990). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–44, Republicans 10–160. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
211
No
192
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 14, 1962

By party

  • Democrats213 yes · 44 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 160 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11990: To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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